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1. weaksa+F2[view] [source] 2018-02-24 19:51:44
>>ollyfg+(OP)
The secure version of this is much better and the one I use all the time. Doesn't get stuck and is quick to tie and untie.

https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm

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2. weinzi+f3[view] [source] 2018-02-24 19:56:06
>>weaksa+F2
Talking about other secure knots wouldn't be complete without mentioning the Granny Knot and what Ian says about the secure knot:

> NOTE: For normal activities, the Ian Knot or other standard knots should be quite secure. I believe that many people seek more secure knots because they are, without realizing, tying their shoelaces with an un-balanced "Granny Knot". Please see my Granny Knot page that discusses this in detail.

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3. mkl+T6[view] [source] 2018-02-24 20:32:25
>>weinzi+f3
I think this is right. In ten years of use, the handful of times the plain Ian Knot has come undone on me were from stepping on and end or similar - it's never come undone without some external force, and even then it's usually fine. I just checked and I'm not doing the Granny Knot version.
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